| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $131.97 | 6.685% | $140.7922 | $140.79 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.93 | 5.161% | $90.3648 | $90.36 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.74 | 9.696% | $24.9449 | $24.94 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.94 | 6.546% | $26.5726 | $26.57 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.51 | 13.784% | $162.1536 | $162.15 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.42 | 6.331% | $48.2955 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.95 | 11.106% | $63.2749 | $63.27 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.46 | $556.3985 | $556.38 | $556.35 | $556.50 | |